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Rip Current Statement
Coastal Franklin
Rip Current Statement issued October 31 at 2:31PM EDT until November 2 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Safety Instructions
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Time Information
Effective
Oct 31, 2026, 6:31 PM
Expires
Nov 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2026, 6:31 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
National Weather Service